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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-11-22
Absorbed by the Standard.

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. H.--Logan, Emery
and Weayer's oil refinery at Greenwich Point
has been sold to the Standard Oil Company
for about 100000. Senator Emery, one of
the partners. is a bitter opponent of the
the Standard. The sale indicates he has
given mn the battle. In an interview, he
said: I'VE have found at last that the Stand
ard is too strong for us"
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-11-22
Foreign Notes.
oovers Desperate Burglar.

DOVER, N. H., Nov. 21.-A burglar blew
open the outer door Of the safe in the post
Office at Alton Corner, Dover, this morning.
at o'clock, with powder. Before he could
get the contents the noise attracted the at
tention Of the postmaster's father, Mr.. Jed
Jones. The burglar ran out doors and Mr..
Jones followed him with an axe. The bur
glar turned, drew revolver, fired two shots
and escaped. One shot came near hitting
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-11-22
MILES OF FLAMES
Forest Fires Raging for $50 Miles
Along the Mississippi.

MEMPHIS, Tenn, Nov. 21.-Forest fires
continue in this section and the damage is
becoming serious. Steamers cannot run at
night owing to the dense smoke from Vicks-
burg to $50 miles above Memphis, a total
distance of $50 miles. The fires are burning
everywhere within this territory and there
are no immediate prospects of rain. Travel
by rail is obstructed. Several trestles on the
Kansas City road have been destroyed and
communication with St. Louis is now made
via Forest City, Ark. Never before in the
history Of the country, has there been such
widespread confagrations. The loss to the
farmers Is very heavy.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-11-22
Richmond is willing and Always Has
Especial to the Press


RICHMOND, Nov. 21.-The item going the
rouLds of the press regarding contem-
plated division of the town of Richmond
because the town had refused to give the ice
companies and people of Iceboro privileges
in the way of highways, seems to put Rich
mond in an unfavorable light. 1t is matter
of record that during the past eight years
the town has voted to build the roads asked
for by the ice companies and Iceboro people,
and has built two or more. Another road,
from the ferry road to Iceboro, along the
Maine Central railroad, has not been built
because, after being laid out and accepted
by the town. some of the people over whose
land it was to pass. on appeal to the Coun ty
Commissioners, claimed such large damages
that, with the heavy cost of building it,
would make it unreasonably expensive. At
present Iceboro and the ice companies al
have roads connecting with the main river
road" running from Richmond to Gardiner.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-11-22
Mound City Burned.

CAIRO, ILL.,, Nov. 21.-Fire at Mound City
burned thlrty-fve buildings, covering two
blocks, and including the residences of May
or McCracken, Senator Hogan, two hotels,
two livery stables. the Patriot printing Of
fee, three dry good stores and two saloons
Loss, $4,000; Insured for $4,000. Many
families are homeless. A negro was arrest
ed charged with being the incendiary.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-11-22
PORTLAND, MAINE, TUESDAY MORNING, \

much pleased by the kindly feeling which prompt
ed the conveyance TO me, and beg TO assure you
that the pleasure thus afforded is fully equal to
that which should experience by the retention Oh
the lot which reconvey.
Yours, very truly
GROVER CLEVELAND"
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-11-22
The News from Calais.

CALAIS, Nov. 21.-A fire at st. Stephen,
N. B., last night gutted wooden building
owned by the Barnett estate, and occupied
by Chas. e. Miller, dealer in liquors and
groceries The total loss was about 81 200;
probably covered by insurance.
Fred Lsahan and playmate NAMED Rouse,
each about II years old, were playing with a
revolver this afternoon, when the weapon
was accidentally discharged, the bullet en-
tering Leahan's nostrils and lodging in his
head. AS yet, the surgeons have been un-
able to extricate the bullet.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-11-22
BARNUM's FIRE.
The Veteran Snowman Will Begin
Next Seasons Tour on Time.

BRIDGEPORT. Conn, Nov. 21.-The fire
which broke out last night In the winter
quarters of Barnum s. Bailey's circus at
Bridgeport, destroyed the large main build
ing, in which were stored all the principal
animals used in the show. Nearly all Of
them were destroyed, including four ele-
plants, five lions, seven leopards. six pan
theirs, four kangaroos, six horses and large
number of smaller beasts. Among the ele-
plants burned were Alice, Sampson and the
sacred white elephant. One OF the large ele-
plants escaped, and this morning was found
drowned in the Sound. Aside from this
the only animal that escaped beyond the
grounds was large lion, which wandered
into Christopher richards barnyard, wnere
it attacked cow and cali, making an early
breakfast of the latter. Mrs. Rickard un-
dertook to drive the beast away, not
knowing or realizing his nature until
warned by a neighbor, when she made a mas
ty retreat. The animal was shot soon after
by one of the circus employees. Otto Mable,
one of the elephant trainers, by his heroic
efforts saved IS elephants Of the herd. Mr.;
Bailey said this msrning to the Associated
Press reporter that 100000 would probably
cover the loss. The lost animals and all the
paraphernalia destroyed would be. replaced
as soon as possible, and last nights fire
would not interfere with next seasons snow.
The insurance on the building and properly
burned is as follows: Building, S7125; anil
mails, S35,OO0. OF the latter amount $500
was on the elc plants burned, S2250 on the
hippopotamus. The building will be rebuilt
as soon as possible. Besides the above prop
erty destroyed were two of the largest char
lots, known as the Neptune and the green
tableau car.
Mr.. Barnum's Statement.
NEW YORK. Nov. 2i.-P. I. Barnum, in
an interview today said: "All our engage
ments will be kept. and we shall appear at
Madison Square Garden in March, as already
announced. Our insurance is S65,0co and
our loss is S5O0,O0 Not single person will
be thrown out of work. On the contrary
many persons will find additional employ
ment. My new winter quarters will be erect
ed at some point, not yet determined, be-
tween Newark and Jersey City, where the
facilities are better in every way"
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-11-22
Pensions Awarded.
Contests in the Senate.

Daniel B. Lucas, who holds an appoint
ment from Governor Wilson of West Virgin
ia, as United States Senator from that State,
has arrived in Washington. He has sent a
brief to every member of the Senate setting
forth the grounds on which he claims the
seat, and the reasons, as he views them. why
the election Of Judge Faulker by the West
Virginia legislature at its special session
should not be regarded as valid. Mr.. Lucas
says he is quite confident of the legality OF
his claim to the seat and does not see how
the Senate can refuse to seat him. The con-
test is fraught with important consequences
in West Virginia politics. If he should be
admitted he would only serve until the Sc
lection of another Senator by the legislature
to be elected next year, but Mr.. Faulkner. II
admitted, would serve for six years from
last March, the time at which Senator Cam
den's term expired. 1t is said that neither
Mr.. Lucas nor Mr.. Faulkner has made any
attempt to draw the salary of Senator, so
whichever one of them is admitted will have
nine months accumulated salary to put in
his pocket.
In the Indiana case it is understood that
Judge Turpie has drawn the salary punct-
ually since March. The signature of the
president of the Senate is required as pre-
iimnary to this, and the inference, there
fore, is that Senator ingalls,, who is presl-
dent of the Senate, although leading Re
publican, entertains no doubt as to Mr. Tur-
pies right to the seat
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-11-22
A MISUNDERSTANDING.
THE WEATHER.

WASHINGTON. Nov. %.
The indications for Maine, New Hamp-
shire and Vermont are fair weather preceded
by light snow in the northern portion, sta
tionary temperature, light to fresh south
westerly winds.
LOCAL WEATHER REPORT.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-11-22
For State Broom Makers.

BANGOR, Nov. 21.-The whole broom man
ufacturing plant Of the Penobscot county
Jail has been sold to the State Prison at
Thomaston, and will be taken down there
within the next few days. Mr.. e. A. Patter-
son, who has conducted the business hereto
fore, will go to Thonaston and have charge
of the operations at the prison. The busi-
ness is given up in Bangor so that more
attention can be paid to the manufacture OF
kindling wood. Another reason is that the
men serve such short sentences in the county
Jail that as soon as they learn to be good
Morkmen they are discharged.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-11-22
MAINE
sudden Death Of an alma citizen.
Especial TO the Press.l

Especial 70 the FresS.I
DAMARIscoTTA, Nov. 2l.-Geo c. Nelson,
a respected citizen of Alma, dropped dead
yesterday while attending services at the
Methodist church at Sheepscot Bridge. The
probable cause of the death was heart dis
ease. Mr.. Nelson was a highly esteemed
farmer and was So years of age.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-11-22
Augusta Republicans.

AUGUSTA, Nov. PA Young Mems Re-
publican Club was formed in this city this
evening, and a temporary organization effect
ed. ]. II. Manley. 0. ID. Baker, G. b. Bur-
leigh and Treby johnson were appointed
delegates to the convention of Republican
clubs in New York city.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-11-22
THE PORTLAND DAILY PRESS,

Published every day Sundays exceptedl by the
PORTLAND PUBLISHING COMPANY,
AT 81 EXCHANGE STREET, PORTLAND, ME
TERMS Eight Dollars a Year. To mail sub
scribers, Seven Dollars Year.f paid in ADVANCE
RATES OF ADyERIIsING-0n inch OF space
the length of column, or twelve lines nonpdrtel
constitutes q square"
$1.50 per square, daily, first week; 75 centsper
week after; three insertions or less, LEO con-
tinuing every other day after first week, 80 cents
Half square, three insertions or less, 70 cents
one week, S1.00; so cents per week after.
SPECIAL NOTICES, one-third additional.
UnGer head of "AMUsEMEHTs" and AUCTION
SALES" $500 per square per week; three inser-
fions or less Ct 10
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THE MAINE STATE PRESS.

Published every THURSDAY MORNING, at $3.50
year; il paid in advance, $500 year.
Advertisements inserted in the "MAINE STATE
PRESS" (which has large circulation In every
part of the State for 81 90 per square for first in
sertion. and so cents per square for each subse-
quent insertion.
Address all communications to
PORTLAND PUBLISHING co.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-11-22
Fell from AIoft.

BANGOR, Nov. 21.-The schooner Melissa
Trask, which arrived today from Jackson
vile, Fla, reports that November 7th sea-
man named William Winnie, aged %, a
Russian Fin, fell from aloft, causing his
death in thirty minutes. He was buried at
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-11-22
THE NATIONAL CAPITAL.
Interstate Commissioners Hearing
the Standard OIL Cases.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22.-The Interstate
Commerce Commission today began the
hearing of the complaints in the Standard
Oil cases. These are the complaints of
George Rice of Marietta. ohio, against a
number of railroads, alleging against some
discrimination in favor of the Standard
Oil Company against others, violations of
the long and short haul provision, and
against all unreasonable and unjust rates.
Fifty or sixty gentlemen were in attendance,
and the proceedings are likely to consume
several days.
The complaint against the Lanesville &
Nashville road was read in full, and the re-
ply of the road was also read. A general
the alleged violation of the long and short
haul provision. The alleged discrimination
Is explainel upon the theory that the Stan
dard Oil Company furnishes its own tank
cars while the complainants ship In barrels
in the company's cars, thereby creating a
substantial difference of circumstances and
conditions. The counsel for the complain
ants then began reading the dispositions.
Pensions Awarded.
Pensions have been awarded the follow
ing Maine people:
ORIGINAL.
Georgia, widow of George ID. Perry, Portland.
jeremiah l.. Pratt, New Vineyard.
INCREASE.
Henry NJ. Neal, North Whitefeld.
REISSUE.
Hugh Robb, Jr., Baileyyile.
VIM. NJ. Flynn, Whitneyville.
Daniel r. French. LimingtOn.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-11-22
Blaine and Allison.

Representative Lyman of Iowa, in conver-
sation with Washington reporter said; III
Mr.. Blaine shall not be candidate next
year for the Presidential nomination then |
believe Senator Allison will be nominated
by the Republican convention. If Mr..
Blaine wants the nomination Senator Alli-
sons name will not be proposed. But Iowa
is solid for Allison, and believe he would
be elected. He would not think, stand in
field Allison would be the choice of the par
ty. Nothing could be brought against him,
either personally or politically. He would
have the united and earnest support Of his
party, and would command the most of the
indepeudent vote"
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-11-22
PhiIIIps, oldest Citizen.

PHILLIPS, Nov. 2l.-The oldest citizen o f
Phillips, Mr.. Isaac Harlow, who was almost
"a years of age, died at his home, Sunday
evening. Mr.. Harlow was drummer in the
1912 war, a member of the Congregational
church, and man much respected. He will
be buried at his former home, Dixfeld, on
Wednesday.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-11-22
Charged with MansIaughter.

BANGOR, Nov. 21.-Snmner A. Stuart was
arraigned in the Municipal Court this after
noon to answer to the charge of manslaughter
in causing the death of William Welch by
pushing or kicking him down stairs Friday
night at Grand Army Hall, where dance
was in progress under the charge of Stuart
and which was attended by Welch and a
chum. both of whom were badly intoxicated
They refused to leave, and an attempt was
made to eject them, resulting fatally to
Welch, who fell down stairs, striking his
head and fracturing his skull, causing death
in six hours. Stuart was bound over in the
sum of $1,000 to answer to the grand jury at
the February term of court
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-11-22

The demand for urgency fer NJ. JOlibois's
motion was rejected 381 to 173.
NJ Micheln moved urgency for the propo-
sal to abolish the presidency. M. Ribot APP
pealed TO the United Republicans to refuse
assent to proposal which tended to dis
credit the republic. NJ. Michelin's motion
was rejected 369 to 191.
The Chamber then adjourned until Thurs
dau
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-11-22

Mean daily bar. .29.75 Maximum ther....38
Mean daily ther. 800 Minimum ther. ...26.1
Mean daily d'wpt.2l.3 Max. vel. wind.
Mean daily hum. 65.3 Total precip...... %
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-11-22

METEOROLOGICAL REPORT.
(Nov. 81, 1887, 1000 PM
Observations taken at the same moment of time
at ALL stations
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-11-22
snow at Moosehead.

IoptCIdI % IIlt I ItbosJ
AUGUSTA, Nov. PA foot of snow has
fallen at Moosehead Lake, and thele are six
inches now in tie woods, and the teams of
the iumhermen are all at work.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-11-22
Called to RIddeford.

BIDDEFoRD, Nov. 2l.-Rev. f. A. Wilson
of Billerica. Mass, has been called to the
pastorate of the Second Congregations
church here.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-11-22
journed until Thurs

NJ. Grevy, this morning said that he would
leave the fullest latitude in the choice OF the
colleagues in a new ministry.
M. Clemenceau replied that the devotion
Of the President to the republic was indis-
putable, and that he might render her last
service by resignirg, in view. OF the TACT thar
his authority had sustained blow hurtful
to the republic.
M Grevy intimated that his refusal to re-
sign was not final, and he asked Nj. Clemen-
ceau to join with NM. Floquet, Goblet and
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-11-22
The Next State Fair.

LEWISTON, Nov. 2l.-The trustees of the
Maine State Agricultural Society have fixed
the date for the next State Fair September
II to IA, 1883.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-11-22
Easily Robbed.

GARDINER, Nov. 21.-Last night the office
of William Jewell & Sons livery stable.
Gardiner, was entered, and $500 was taken
from the safe, which was unlocked. An
officer is on the track of the suspected thief.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-11-22
LIGHTHOUSES.

Interesting Facts About our Coast
Beacons.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-25

] rom tHn IuNfnHlu' IlnI1Nuns
An expert anil experienced official in an
insane asylum slii 10 a. q little time since
that these institutions ara nllcd with pcO-
pie vino have given up tp their feelings,
and TINT no one b quito rlir from an in
sane asylum who allow, himself o. give
up to his feelings. Tho Importance Ut this
iart IL altogether tpu uuio appreciated,
especially hy lplrhrr,. We M always talk
ing about the negative virtues ui disci.
pl.ur, hui W. rarely aprnk of tAr positive
virtues. We discipline tlc sfhuuls 10 keep
tie rhillpn from mischief 10 maintain
vpul order io have things quiet, to enable
the children to study. We SIy, and say
rightly, iiut there ruuut lu % gupl school
without gupl discipline. We dp not. how
ever. pmuhl,il us Sc should the fact iltat
the discipline ui the -'hnDl, When rightly
done. is us ,lill to the future guod Ut the
child n- The lessons De- iDtruA Discipline
oi the right kind b. I- sild mental training
ns arithmetic II b, mot oi the right
kind unlys, II inquiries intellectual
effort. mental c]luGuu-.S. The expert
oncrl expert, pl.rrHl to above. was
bed tp miac the rUuUfk 90 us 10y revlng
% r.rl rii way to ih" -uIks That
makes insane women, sI, unmarked, ana
told ihp story 1T woman Boo an asylum,
who used iu slik until s'fH h.camc dysp"r'
ai.. and ihr expert sIil. You must stop
b.. yuu must control your d. To Which
tbr insane woman replied, "Ihp time 1"
sy th1t WIS when / WIH o. rfHl ! never
controlled my-ylf when 7 Wis veil. AMI
now I %rnunol.' The Teacher has q wider
responsibility, q ur.rh,i,r disciplinary
duty than she suspects. The pupils uc
not ouly Ia be- controlled, utt livy must
be- TAUGHT 10 ronlrl themselves absolutely,
houcltly, completely.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-25

thought IL strange that when | wanted TO
thank her too, she shmnk still further
back from my sight behind the curtain.
"At least, ayah,' | said, addressing my
invisible nurse, ''when we reach England
/ will give you q mark Of my gratitude 20
carry back with you
"Ayah would be proud of some Regent
street bangles" observed Lady O'Reilly
with Il smile.
"Shc shall have the handsomest / can
gctl" ] answered.
every well, Ayah will remember your
promise, Mr.. Everest, And now she
added, II have some home news for you;
but until the doctor authorizes me, | can
not let you have it,"
Home news2 The announcements struck
me rather sadly. had written TO my
poor dear mother the mail before | left
India, breaking the news OF my misfortune
to her rs gently us | could. knowing
what it meant TO her and my sister, how
could | look for comfort in q message from
them? forgiveness | should have, and
abundant love; but all, so much harder
would the message be TO bearl
'The letters met us at Malta Lady
0'Rcilly explained. snow | will bring
the doctor to see you; and if he gives per
mission you shall have them. Your moth
or, | may say, will meet us at Gravesend;
and | am going TO stay a week or two with
you myselt-until | leave You quite we'll"
So saying she left the cabin.
All this was very mystifying TO me, and
] could only shut my eyes and try not TO
think at all until she came back with the
doctor.
Lady O'Rcilly was some time longer
than | expected. While waiting for her
return, full OF impotence to obtain that
home news which had been announced to
me with such puzzling explanations, was
struck with a sense OF ungraCiousncss
toward my silent nurse. "Ayah," said,
come here"
She appeared TO hesitate, but presently
rose. Her face was not n matter oi interest
TO me, and il it had been ii was impossible
10 see ii; her back, rs she stood before me,
was to the light, and the chcddar hung
low over her forehead. She ''salaamed'
with that graceful movement OF hand and
body peculiar to Indian women, and stood,
with her hands folded on her bosom,
silently waiting my pleasure.
"Ayah," ! said, in Hindustani, 81 an
very grateful to you for your services,
Only for you and Mem Sahib | should
have died. My mother will thank YOU
for mt when she secs you"
The ayah bent her slight figure and
again placed her open hand to her fore
head in acknowledgment Of my words
Then she drew back to resume her plac,
behind the curtain; but before she did 81
| could not resist-nor, indeed, did ] tr,
TO rcsist-thc impulse TO catch her small
dark hand in mine and put ii TO my lips
She took il away with a startled iluttcI
and quickly reiterated 10 her place. TheI
the doctor came; and ! got my lctteIs
which brought news indeed Of n kind tit
ted for a cOnvnlesccnt 10 read.
ITO be- concuici.)
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-25
A HUSBANDS HINT.
Civ mel dressing gown ii you win,
Anl, Ut course, send TO mt the bill,
A.IIr IhrIsImnn

Civ mc'A dressing gown II you win,
hn1, Ui course, send 10 mt the bill,
Ailcr Christmas.
Give nc a mcerschaum pipe, n you choose;
Although it's a thing ! never use,
III he grateful.
II you must give your gratitude vent
And upon u Christmas gili are bent,
Give me new gloves.
Or pair Of w~ristlots YOU have knit,
Or sil;en socks. that, Of Courso, won't fit,
Or n gold pen.
! never could usc 10 save my HE
The last one you gave me, dearest vile,
But what's The odds
m take most ANYTHING YOU choose,
From a new silk hat 10 oycrshOes,
And bc thankful.
But nj ono present I draw the line,
No home made slippers, however hno;
-Ncrs and Courier,
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-25
MISS coLuMRiA.

Nnu are rrti'ur H Hnsat rlu uuN,
The ftwIIuss ui yIuiu SOL uutsms,
tnm rrItnl NJ ,uuf tHihs,
lIlr tuuf Hu HUHl tuIl lsnl~
You ar gvitlng = gnut gir now
You arc getting = rrrn. gir nov.
'lay you pn~isf aui lrcp uut ~ 'u~i
khun bWilum nul isll.
Al tint , ,hn IA, Hul siaaii,
-Lgrdos prascA
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-25

Another American comic opera is loom.
ing on the horizon. Mr.. Clarence Stern.
berger has tried his meltle In that dircc.
ton, and will make his debut with "Thc
Jolly Students" nj q Now York thoatcr In
february next
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-25

From the Nuiou1i D7gIid We learn that
among the new and interesting devices iur
the prevention ~ the tpnal u div'usc Is
n mcdiclicd candle. 1hisdcyicc IS ~ con.
Hlrurtcd that Il burns with u steady aud
tlor u cindlcl bright flame. AZ the slmc
time II gives oil iDliuc, bath IN tho lwo
state aud combined with hydrogen OF
hy,lh0dic acid. We are unable Ia learn
the amount 81 iodine liberated. but II IL
undoubtedly regulated ~ that Il Is not IN.
junous Ia human life. These goods arc
manufactured In England. md ar also on
sale IN France aud brriuany. ~ ~ useful
NJ claimed by the manufacturer, thoy will
sOOn find a market Ina this country.